Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Raleigh

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Raleigh? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

4.9

4.9 (1421)

$30 and under

Mexican

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

Top review

Richter

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food, great ambience. Wonderful experience!

Trophy Brewing & Pizza

4.8

4.8 (272)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Raleigh

About the restaurant

A brewery and full service restaurant serving hand-made pizza and more in Downtown Raleigh. We feature Detroit style pizza on Mondays and Tuesdays from 4pm until they sellout, and calzones on Wednesdays. We have a full bar featuring inventive cocktails, great wine, cider, non-alcoholic options, and more!

We have several areas for private events and larger gatherings. Reach out to our events team for details: Events@trophybrewing.com

Top review

Pamvip

Dined 7 days ago

Best pizza and beer in NC! Always enjoy eating here.

The Melting Pot - Raleigh

4.7

4.7 (1812)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Raleigh

About the restaurant

The triangle's favorite celebration restaurant. "The Melting Pot is pure entertainment" declares the NY Times. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a gathering of friends for a bridal or baby shower, Girl's Night Out, or birthday The Melting Pot has the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our inviting,elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of fondues, sauces and fine wines. Winner of an "Award of Excellence" from Wine Spectator magazine.

Top review

Melvin

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

My experience was great the staff was very friendly The food was very good I definitely recommend it

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Cary

4.7

4.7 (568)

$30 and under

Mexican

Cary

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO NORTH CAROLINA'S AWARD-WINNING COLOMBIAN-MEXICAN TACOS Y TEQUILA JOINT! Currently serving Dinner and Drinks.

Top review

Marie

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

We would definitely recommend. It was a wonderful and totally unexpected experience from beginning to end.

Kanki North Market

4.6

4.6 (667)

$30 and under

Japanese

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Planning a family dinner, birthday dinner or date night in North Raleigh? Try a meal at Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi in North Market Square, voted “Best Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in the Triangle” for more than 14 years!

Like all Kanki locations, our North Raleigh Japanese restaurant and sushi house serves up a wide selection of hibachi fare, sushi and other tasty menu items that you, your family and your friends are sure to love. Much of our food is expertly prepared by our chefs right at your table, providing a unique dining experience you’ll never forget.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.

Top review

Camille

Dined 2 days ago

Had a friend’s birthday here. The food was good and so was the service.

Kanki Crabtree

4.4

4.4 (780)

$30 and under

Japanese

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Since 1972, Kanki has been the Triangle’s favorite Japanese steakhouse and sushi house.

Our flagship location at Crabtree Valley Mall is also our most widely recognized. Visit our Japanese restaurant in Raleigh for expertly prepared hibachi fare, sushi, noodle dishes and much more. Our Crabtree location also serves up hibachi meals and appetizers at our bar for extended hours after lunch.

Come see why Kanki Crabtree Valley Mall has been voted "Best Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in the Triangle" for more than 14 years! Our award-winning restaurant provides the perfect setting for a unique family dinner, celebrations or date night.

Kanki will only seat complete parties. Please have all your guests accounted for prior to seating. Incomplete parties must wait to be seated until all has arrived.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. Arigato!

Top review

Christine

Dined 6 days ago

Our cook person was amazing!! Unfortunately the fried rice was under seasoned and my son’s chicken was overcooked. Multiple people ordered chicken and multiple were cooking at the same time but I don’t know if just our son’s chicken had been left on the cook top for too long.. it was very busy at 5 on a Sunday but the staff was great and replaced drinks so quickly no one ever had a chance to ask! :) we will be back

Bahama Breeze - Raleigh

4.2

4.2 (736)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Bahama Breeze Island Grille offers a To Go menu with easy online ordering. Take home a taste of the islands today. Bahama Breeze offers all your favorites: burgers, salads, seafood, chicken-all with our island flair. From jicama or plantains to jerk chicken pasta, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. If our Latin and Caribbean-inspired recipes sound delicious but you're not sure you're ready to explore, ask us about the ingredients or preparation. We're always happy to share our knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.

Top review

Kiauna

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

For majority of our party, it was their first time eating at Bahama Breeze. Everyone loved their food and drinks!

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Cary

4.2

4.2 (213)

$30 and under

American

Cary

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

Top review

Cathyvip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

It was a great sports restaurant, food was good. Varied menu & craft beers.

Parkside Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (125)

$30 and under

American

Wendell

About the restaurant

Welcome to Parkside Restaurant in Wendell! We are so glad you can join us at our new location in beautiful Treelight Square, Wendell Falls. We have worked hard on this new iteration of Parkside and have tried to encapsulate everything that is well loved from our Downtown Raleigh restaurant to bring here to you. Locally owned and operated, Parkside is the cornerstone of comfort and fresh food. You will find a relaxing place to enjoy an evening in one of our cozy booths or a gathering place for your friends and family to celebrate special occasions in our spacious dining room or semi private dining. At the center of our gorgeous restaurant, you will find our marble bar boasting a large selection of draft beers, wines, and top shelf whiskeys.

We strive to provide top notch service day and night, whether you're in for a quick lunch or night out. You can also find us on Doordash and Toast TakeOut via our website.

We are so excited to be part of the Wendell Falls community!

919-374-7162

Top review

Marty

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Loved the food, service and atmosphere. Will be back and recommend to my friends

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - Wake Forest

4.1

4.1 (519)

$30 and under

Mexican

Wake Forest

About the restaurant

A Raleigh favorite opens a new location. Come experience the best Colombian-Mexican restaurant now with a location in Wake Forest!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

Top review

Ron

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Excellent food, casual atmosphere, great service.

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